I would focus on finding one that is investment focused and a broker who can shop numerous lender platforms for you.

Rate will of course depend on numerous factors but it’s always worth taking a second look because you can probably find better than 8.25% for a conventional loan even on a duplex.

Condos have had generally more trouble selling because of people's general perceptions of HOA fees. 

I am a local Real Estate Agent and I work directly with numerous investors in the greater Naples area.

Broke down numerous deals in the area on market and this one fit the best for what we were trying to do.

I have helped numerous Canadian investors here in Winnipeg as they find Winnipeg to still be an affordable market for REI (just don't look at the North End neighbourhood).

Anna, you can also check out Youtube, Podcasts  and there numerous other Social Media platforms that also discuss this topic.

Also, for your information, I have received numerous unsolicited messages telling me that I write the best content in the forum.I have been lending and investing in Latin America for the last 25 years.

When the housing market crashed in 2008 I defaulted on numerous subject-to deals.

I would not rely on a Land Trust for various reasons like the perception of deception.